Historical Compliance Records MS

Town of Flora #1

EPA ID: MS0450008 ยท 1,653 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Flora #1 (MS0450008): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Town of Flora #1 includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 1,653 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,653
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$264K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Flora #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$63,898
Median Household Income
30,866
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Flora #1 serves a community with a median household income of $63,898 and an estimated 30,866 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of Flora #1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Flora #1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

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1,642 people
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1,675 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Town of Flora #1 (EPA ID: MS0450008) is a community water system in Mississippi that serves approximately 1,653 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0006 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Flora #1 (MS0450008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Flora #1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Town of Flora #1; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Flora #1 serve?

Town of Flora #1 serves approximately 1,653 people across 2 ZIP codes in Mississippi.

Where does Town of Flora #1 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Flora #1's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of Flora #1 serve?
Town of Flora #1 serves approximately 1,653 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Flora #1's water source?
Town of Flora #1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Flora #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Flora #1's service area?
The Town of Flora #1 service area has a median household income of $63,898. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Town of Flora #1 get its water?
Town of Flora #1's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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